Foster touts GI Bill's benefits

ST. CHARLES - Beginning next year, veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces will have easier access to higher education. But, effective immediately, the U.S. military will have a tremendous new recruiting tool. Monday, U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Batavia, delivered this news to a small gathering of war veterans at the St. Charles Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, lauding the recent passage of the so-called 21st Century GI Bill. “Right after we have celebrated our independence for the 232nd time, we have a chance to honor and give back to the men and women who make sure we keep on having Independence Days,” Foster said. Promoted by Sen. Jim Webb, D-Virginia, and signed into law by President Bush late last month, the GI Bill enhances college tuition benef